Modernization
JEDI Contract on Hold for Defense Secretary Review
It’s unclear whether the review will impact the contract’s timeline.
Artificial Intelligence
How VA is Applying Artificial Intelligence to Proactively Solve Veterans’ Problems
The agency’s newly appointed artificial intelligence director outlined his vision and approach.
Cybersecurity
Cisco Agrees to $8.6 Million Settlement After Selling Agencies Insecure Tech
The company’s video surveillance manager, which was used by the Pentagon, DHS, NASA and others, contained vulnerabilities that would let hackers view, modify and disable video feeds at government facilities.
Modernization
NTIA wants agencies to review spectrum
With an eye to long-term policy, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants more data on federal agency use of spectrum in two key bands.
Digital Government
Senate Sends 2-Year Budget Deal to Trump, Shifting Focus to Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills
Lawmakers now have through Sept. 30 to pass appropriations.
Digital Government
Government’s Contract Spending Approaches $600B, Highest Since 2010
Federal contract spending increased for the third straight year.
Modernization
$10B JEDI cloud contract on hold for SecDef review
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Mark Esper said via spokesperson that "no award will be made on the program" until he's reviewed it.
Digital Government
An Unexpected State With Strong Job Growth in Its Tech Sector
It’s not California, Washington, or Texas.
Modernization
VA, DOD Hiring Executives To Lead Billion-Dollar Electronic Health Records Overhaul
The jobs entail coordinating between two of the largest bureaucracies in government through one of the most difficult technology transitions to date.
Digital Government
Senate passes 2-year budget deal
Lawmakers still have to pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown Oct. 1, but the budget resolution sets the guidelines for a spending plan.
Digital Government
Federal HR Officials: Get Rid of Most Hiring Authorities
Officials at the Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs departments said having too many avenues for hiring a federal employee causes paralysis at agencies.
Modernization
Nuclear weapons security agency moving apps to cloud
The National Nuclear Security Administration tells Congress it has more ideas for hybrid cloud platforms on its secure enterprise network.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 1
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
You’re Probably Not Getting $125 from Equifax Claims, FTC Warns
A rapid influx of claims is already exhausting the $31 million fund for payouts.
Digital Government
Gilday outlines IT vision for Navy systems
Vice Adm. Michael Gilday, director of the Joint Staff, is set to be confirmed as the next chief of naval operations and hopes to bring cloud computing to command and control systems at sea.
Cybersecurity
New round of MHS Genesis go-live dates coming in September
Defense Health Agency officials say they're making headway on cybersecurity problems and coordination with VA on their new electronic health record system.
Emerging Tech
FBI Wants Tech to Track Social Media for Criminals and Terrorists Before They Act
Proposals from interested vendors are due later this month.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon Spent Millions on Vulnerable Chinese Tech in 2018, Watchdog Says
The procurements, which could expose the department and its contractors to espionage and cyberattacks, highlight significant gaps in the Pentagon’s supply chain security policies.
Modernization